Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 138% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 102% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 102% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 zł (руб 860) | руб 365 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (руб 594) | руб 249 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (руб 317) | руб 148 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.25 zł (руб 92) | руб 66 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (руб 293) | руб 89 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (руб 243) | руб 140 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł (руб 351) | руб 305 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.11 zł (руб 89) | руб 105 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.84 zł (руб 83) | руб 50 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 zł (руб 87) | руб 62 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 zł (руб 783) | руб 452 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (руб 186) | руб 99 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.95 zł (руб 86) | руб 35 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 227% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,162 zł (руб 155,877) | руб 38,269 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,821 zł (руб 104,921) | руб 25,434 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 733 zł (руб 15,948) | руб 3,628 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,003 zł (руб 87,113) | руб 20,586 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,999 zł (руб 65,281) | руб 15,498 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 zł (руб 8,960) | руб 7,700 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63 zł (руб 1,377) | руб 494 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł (руб 40,841) | руб 30,321 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 460 zł (руб 10,013) | руб 3,840 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (руб 703) | руб 430 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 zł (руб 901) | руб 773 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 73% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 385 zł (руб 8,374) | руб 3,980 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 zł (руб 3,540) | руб 2,374 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 345 zł (руб 7,519) | руб 5,199 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 492 zł (руб 10,717) | руб 4,437 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 200% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,864 zł (руб 2,521,710) | руб 1,036,780 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (руб 157) | руб 41 | + 281% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł (руб 2,430) | руб 725 | + 235% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł (руб 918) | руб 356 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 84% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (руб 401) | руб 347 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (руб 739) | руб 638 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 160 zł (руб 3,480) | руб 1,631 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (руб 357) | руб 276 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (руб 365) | руб 165 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (руб 287) | руб 200 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 zł (руб 189) | руб 82 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (руб 260) | руб 98 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 zł (руб 1,579) | руб 369 | + 327% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 54% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 zł (руб 2,684) | руб 1,395 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (руб 1,176) | руб 554 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł (руб 5,387) | руб 2,613 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 140 zł (руб 3,042) | руб 2,827 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł (руб 733) | руб 304 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (руб 317) | руб 120 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (руб 304) | руб 181 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (руб 52,765) | руб 55,071 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (руб 7) | руб 2.57 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176 zł (руб 3,824) | руб 2,537 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (руб 385) | руб 112 | + 245% | |
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TOTAL | + 138% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 591 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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